2002 BMW X5 electrical complaints

Filed Jan 17, 2011 · Electrical · 79,000 miles · NY

Heat/AC kept blowing after car was turned off causing battery to die so the car wont start in the morning. Original part was defective bmw knew about it and upgraded the part. Which I bought on ebay then the problem was solved. The name of the part that is defective is the final stage resistor. Bmw will not issue a recall for this problem.

Filed Apr 7, 2010 · Electrical · 87,500 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. While driving approximately 25 MPH approaching a traffic signal, the brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The engine stalled within seven to ten minutes after the brake warning illuminated. The failure didn't prevent the contact from opening the door remotely. The defective battery was replaced with a new battery. The vehicle was driven for twenty minutes with the new battery which functioned normally. The following morning the battery was inoperable. The original battery was recharged and installed in the vehicle. The vehicle was in operation for approximately 45 minutes and the engine stalled without warning. The dealer was notified for service repairs. The current mileage was 87,525. The failure mileage was 87,500.

Filed Apr 25, 2008 · Electrical · 59,500 miles · CA

2002 bmw x5 misfires from faulty engine coils. Similar recall to the 3 series but dealership said x5 not included.

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · NY

I own a 2002 bmw x5 with less than 37,000 miles. In the last 6-8 months I have had to replace the control arm. More recently, I had to have the engine harness rewired and the throttle body replaced. My brake light is constantly going out even though I have replaced bulbs and sockets numerous times. I have spoken to other x5 drivers who have had some of the same problems so I'm beginning to wonder if it's a bigger problem than just my vehicle.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Electrical · NC

Onboard computer readout is missing lights. More and more lights are starting to fail. The service guy has a simple solution, buy a new board.... Nice a relatively new car needs an expensive part that just failed on it's own.

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · MD

Electrical system continuously fails,causing the interior lights, side rear mirror, trunk latch, and automatic locks etc to malfunction. Dealership cannot fix or find the cause.